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Community Development

From the left back row: Jim Schwinoff Inspector;  Dan Durow Director; Carole Trautman Administrative Secretary; Front Row:  John Dennee Codes Enforcement; Dawn Hert Assoicate Planner; Dick Gassman Senior Planner   

Hours open to the public:
Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m.

Link to Wasco County GIS Map

Mission:
"PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE" a long-standing mission carried out for the benefit of this community's citizens and future generations through:

  • Responsive, accurate, consistent, helpful and honest service to our citizens and customers.
  • Aggressively pursuing meaningful citizen involvement in all planning endeavors.
  • Active staff support for our citizen volunteers serving on the Planning Commission, Historic Landmarks Commission, Urban Renewal, and Ad Hoc Committees.
  • Determined implementation of adopted plans, programs and policies.
  • Helping to foster a climate of cooperation among City personnel, local citizens, special interest groups, and State and Federal agencies.

Description:
The Community Development Department in responsible for:

  • Current and Long Range Planning within the entire Urban Growth Boundary
  • Right-of-Way Coordination
  • Historic Landmarks
  • Urban Renewal
  • Enterprise Zone Program
  • Other special projects as assigned

LUDO (Land Use Development Ordinance)

Periodic Review of CLUP

Siting a Business in The Dalles Guidelines

Siting a Business in Wasco County Guidelines

Planning Agendas
Planning Forms

Staff
Director Dan Durow - Oversees all Planning activities
Senior Planner Richard Gassman  - Current and long range planning
Planner Dawn Hert - Current and special projects planning
Development Inspector Jim Schwinof - Development Inspector 
Administrative Secretary Carole Trautman - Department Secretary/Staff support